STD’s

Zika Virus And Sexual Transmission If you tuned into the news last summer, chances are you heard about Zika. Zika is a virus that is spread typically by the bite of an infected mosquito, but can also be transmitted through sex or from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Most people with Zika virus will … Continue reading Zika Virus And Sexual Transmission→

Pyelonephritis – Urinary Tract Infection Pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that may affect either one or both kidneys. A lot of people tend to confuse pyelonephritis and cystitis, but it is imperative to mention that two conditions are very distinct. While pyelonephritis mainly involves upper urinary tract, cystitis is a variant … Continue reading Pyelonephritis – Urinary Tract Infection→

Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine Almost half of the male population in the United States is currently living with genital human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, says JAMA Oncology. Human Papilloma virus is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection and is believed to affect a significant percentage of sexually active people at least once in … Continue reading Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine→

Molluscum Contagiosum Molluscum Contagiosum is a fairly common viral infection that mainly involves skin. It is caused by MCV (or Molluscum contagiosum virus. Researchers classify this virus under pox family of viruses. Historically, it was believed that this virus only affect children but according to clinical studies, it is also a very common sexually transmitted … Continue reading Molluscum Contagiosum→

What Is Trichomoniasis Or Trich? Trichomoniasis or trich is a sexually transmitted protozoal infection that is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Every year more than one million cases are reported in the United States alone; making it a very common STI. Transmission Of Trich Trichomoniasis is transmitted via sexual interaction with an infected … Continue reading What Is Trichomoniasis Or Trich?→

Mycoplasma Genitalium – What Should You Know About It? Sexually transmitted infections are always a hot topic. Unfortunately, a vast majority of the vulnerable population is only aware of common causative agents and STIs, which is a dangerous situation. Research indicates that some uncommon but serious sexually transmitted infections are causing more harm to reproductive-aged … Continue reading Mycoplasma Genitalium – What Should You Know About It?→

Gonorrhea – What Should You Know About it? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is also known as “the clap” and can spread through all kinds of sexual intercourse with an infected partner (including, vaginal, anal, and oral). This disease is usually asymptomatic in most women. But, even if symptoms … Continue reading Gonorrhea – What Should You Know About it?→

STD Prevention – What Should You Know About It? Did you know that poorly managed sexually transmitted infections are a leading cause of infertility in the United States? Believe it or not, each year more than 3 million cases of sexually transmitted diseases are diagnosed in the US. Although, most infections can be managed with … Continue reading STD Prevention – What Should You Know About It?→

Common Myths And Facts About STDs There are lot of folktales about sex and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some of which are very confusing, in fact scary to some extent! Here are some facts that will clear all those sexual mythologies that you have been hearing all along. Myth # 1: Herpes And Toile Seat … Continue reading Common Myths And Facts About STDs→

Quadrivalent Vaccine – What Should You Know About It? Human Papilloma Virus (or HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that is associated with a wide range of infectious illnesses and complications. The quadrivalent vaccine is indicated to prevent human papilloma virus (HPV) infection in human subjects as well as complications associated with the infection. Safety … Continue reading Quadrivalent Vaccine – What Should You Know About It?→